2023 Lexus RX turbo hybrid (inc. 0-100 & autonomy test) review

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Has Lexus finally ditched its old school image? Lexus has pulled out all the stops to bring out a tech-packed car that includes a turbocharged hybrid engine, along with all the latest technology. Is it any good? Paul Maric finds out.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 01:21
Interior 04:53
Infotainment 06:29
Safety Tech 08:53
Practicality 10:19
On The Road 14:28
Driver Aids 22:53
Performance 24:35
Verdict 26:41
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@RideTheTrack Жыл бұрын

it does look absolutely gorgeous in that shade of silver

@CarToneHK Жыл бұрын

So grateful for the reverse top speed, helps if I ever need to do a j turn

@CarExpertAus Жыл бұрын

🙏

@diepieche Жыл бұрын

The exterior looks nice. And impressive car overall.

@ezragovender452 Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure about the grill though

@zZiL341yRj736 Жыл бұрын

Looks like they ripped of the designs from Mercedes, Audi. Got no originality or creativity.

@ytuuuidvb6181 5 ай бұрын

@@zZiL341yRj736hello, blind Germany simp

@simonchoi973 Жыл бұрын

I like that all your testing were conducted within a controlled and closed environment, a sign of professionalism on its own, good job!

@R56Cooper Жыл бұрын

Love that you provide Autonomy Driver Aid tests for each vehicle! Thank you!

@MrPeterrichardson Жыл бұрын

This car looks amazing. Pure sportiness is not the purpose of the car, but impressive on that front nonetheless. I too just drove one yesterday and its just awesome. I m coming out of an Audi Q5 and had a BWM X5. I know this is Lexus is newer but have also driven all these competitors. Not the Merc - just declaring this much. The hidden benefit here is Lexus (Toyota product) is the most reliable vehicle make on the planet. I know this as we are a National RSA provider. This means the reliability durability aspects are off the charts. After-all ….. when you jump in a car day after day you want to know that you will be guaranteed to get there. Plus if unlucky and the only thing that could go possibly wrong, does go wrong (flat tyre - as mechanically bullet proof) then you have a spare… This is against competitors run flats. Happy driving 😊

@ndenkha Жыл бұрын

In the USA a fully optioned RX 500h is right under $70k and that's still expensive, yet you guys have it in the six digits, and that's beyond crazy!

@cantdriveslo Жыл бұрын

I just purchased one for my wife 4 days ago here in Virginia. It's spec'd pretty much the same as the one you tested with the exception of hers has power reclining rear seats. But this review actually showed a few features we didn't know it had. So thank you

@simonchoi973 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Amazing that you already have the car on road, I don’t think there’s a single one available in the entire continent of Australia yet lol

@jbpasion071 Жыл бұрын

Congrats! Also a 500h owner here too! What feature would that be?

@cantdriveslo Жыл бұрын

@Julius Pasion the one that stands out, is when you apply the brakes, it illuminates in the instrument cluster and the power reclining rear seat

@Kruse1 Жыл бұрын

Would be my pick for a SUV in that price range.

@localguy123 4 ай бұрын

Lexus > Germans. Smart people know.

@car_babble Жыл бұрын

An absolutely stunning car and an even better review. Can't think of another channel that gives more concise detail than this one.

@user-wt8vz5gv3v Жыл бұрын

I've had every RX since 1999. This is by far the most superior model I've driven yet. I got it completely Loaded. I also have a twenty one l c five hundred convertible. I enjoy driving the r x five hundred just as much as the l c five hundred. Lexus makes a great car!!

@m.salehhojjati1087 Жыл бұрын

I was waiting for your review on this one

@CarExpertAus Жыл бұрын

😁

@godiboinnocent1686 Жыл бұрын

This is a must have beast💪

@Grudlin74 Жыл бұрын

Great review once again. Any chance you could add turning circle to the test also I feel this is as important as reverse speed 😊

@sameerpurohit3385 Жыл бұрын

A great video and very timely. I went to the showroom today in Perth and was very impressed. A little pricey though

@anonymous3207 Жыл бұрын

I quite like it's design 😊

@ushafiq78 Жыл бұрын

Your reviews are a treat to watch - this channel deserves more followers and likes!

@laurencesong3692 Жыл бұрын

I think I made a correct decision after watching this review. Can't wait for my 500h arrive.

@CarExpertAus Жыл бұрын

😁 congrats on the purchase!

@Mark-de4hj Жыл бұрын

Lucky you!😀

@jbpasion071 Жыл бұрын

Yeah im a 500h owner and its been a blast so far😊😊😊

@laurencesong3692 Жыл бұрын

@@CarExpertAusI picked up my 500h today after 7 months waiting. Absolutely love it. A SUV with everything needs.

@aadishetty007 Жыл бұрын

yes ive been waiting for this review

@CarExpertAus Жыл бұрын

🙌

@mosheheliyahu9071 Жыл бұрын

Loved the reverse speed test! 🤣. I have never attempted to do that in all my 38 years of driving!

@jbpasion071 Жыл бұрын

Im a 500h owner and its a great car so far. Yes the gas range is a big change from our previous Rav4 Hybrid and no regrets here. Took it on its first road trip and the cabin is very quite the seat are a dream and the 4 cylinder turbo with two electric motor front and rear has more than enough passing power. 😊😊😊

@roushonulmahbub7570 Жыл бұрын

can u plz tell me how is the breaking? I use ch-r 2017 model and its breaking is very good and recently purchase voxy 2022 model and its breaking is quite bad. Eyeing this model for sometime. Just worrying if its breaking is like my new voxy where too much regeneration goes on.

@LilGirth Жыл бұрын

@@roushonulmahbub7570 pretty sure u can get carbon ceramic breaks. If ur that worried about it lol

@rahuljoshi7759 Жыл бұрын

What is mpg that you are getting ? I am getting around 20 -21 mpg on the RX500h

@jbpasion071 Жыл бұрын

@@roushonulmahbub7570 Hello! The breaking is great and gets better with time!

@jbpasion071 Жыл бұрын

@@rahuljoshi7759 I am getting about 21-23 mpg. Mix of freeway and city driving.

@joevatu4967 Жыл бұрын

Awesome review 👍

@chip9832 Жыл бұрын

Great review chap

@jathom8526 Жыл бұрын

I drive a 2010 rx450h with 140k on it. Everything works like new and I still get 33mpg. I have friends with range rovers/X5 and their service costs are massive - I have spent approx a third of what they have. Plus lexus dealers are the best.

@mpfunzenimapholi2935 Жыл бұрын

My dream RX.

@W41Y33 6 ай бұрын

I think this is the first video i ever heard Paul sounds so happy through out the whole video 😆

@jeremyhill3837 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car. Can’t say I thrash my X3 ever, so this not being the last word in handling doesn’t phase me. Stylish, well built and the hybrid tech looks great. Great suburbs car.

@GEE819 Жыл бұрын

Great review can you please do a review on the new ux luxury 200 .

@davianshipley3890 Жыл бұрын

Well done lexus I love it👊🏽

@Roadrunnerz45 Жыл бұрын

3:50 - that is good in fact. the beeps on lock and unlock on most modern day cars are quite loud

@anthonyl4894 Жыл бұрын

In Canada, we’ve were initially given an estimated time of 5-8 months wait for the 350h.. We’ve put an order in early January but we got word that somebody cancelled their order and we’re next in line for the vehicle at the dealer. He said the vehicle will be coming mid May.

@samhunter3249 Жыл бұрын

hey, In Edmonton I got 500h rx month ago, from south point they had 2 500's in stock I got 1. I own 2 previous rx 350's 2017, 2020, this 500h rx is so much more refined and fun to to drive than the previous gen. I was worried about about winter driving but the 4 system with the Bridgestone all season stock tires work better IMO than my previous v6 rx 350.

@archechme Жыл бұрын

Yeah this Lexus looks really classy especially in that silver colour with the black accents. Fantastic looking car.

@TN_AU Жыл бұрын

Year 2023+ $100+k for a car is becoming the norm.

@daweigo6851 Жыл бұрын

Insane 😮

@CarExpertAus Жыл бұрын

😓

@arronk4825 Жыл бұрын

ridiculous selling😅

@ronaldov09 Жыл бұрын

and to think the finance rate is 10-13%...crazy

@aikz5 Жыл бұрын

That’s what big kids are ready to pay for their 14” infotainment screen, lol.

@sv6k0a39 Жыл бұрын

Looks pretty nice.

@nqobilemahlaba2230 Жыл бұрын

My favourite SUV is the RX 500h and my 2nd favourite it tge Toyota Rav4 2.5 hybrid. What a car!

@chaoransong8784 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to the new high definition reversing camera you got new subscribers! 9:36

@rogershell2241 Жыл бұрын

Great review. Much more unbiased than Matt from The Right Car channel

@buncha5651 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see conventional auto transmissions starting to displace CVT.

@udlr44 8 ай бұрын

Just got this car a couple of weeks ago for my wife. Just tried the sports mode a couple of days ago. I used to have a 2010 infiniti fx35 for a couple of years and the best explanation I have for this car is eco mode= toyota/lexus hybrid, spots mode = what a new generation fx35 (if they still made it) should feel like. 2 different cars in one, quite impressed.

@WillSwayne Жыл бұрын

Superb, thorough review. I wonder if the 500h is worth the premium over the 350h AWD?

@LPBHC 8 ай бұрын

After nearly one year of waiting, my RX350H AWD was delivered back in May this year, however accessories such as spare key, first aid kit are still on waiting!

@m2ngwa89 Жыл бұрын

Can i propose that you do a route to measure the fuel economy to get a better indication beside taking it from your 3 hot laps as you have stated because this distorts the perception of fuel economy.

@martinmcdonald4207 Жыл бұрын

That reverse speed test was a first. Nice one!

@pjb5594 Жыл бұрын

Lexus Toyota new products seem to have the best lane keeping assistance I have seen.

@Adamlllllllllllljjjljljjjjj Жыл бұрын

If this comes to the UK and I suddenly get a lot of money then I’ll buy one of these

@stunnawilliams5138 Жыл бұрын

Looks so amazing

@TheTHORDummy Жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of a non-cvt hybrid before, this thing might be really fun to drive

@ericshutter5305 Жыл бұрын

Mazda CX-60/70/80/90

@firedragon2538 Жыл бұрын

Hey Paul I really enjoy ur review video however Pls don't forget to fill up about suspension thanks.

@lawrencejagman5373 Жыл бұрын

Great car.Lawrence Here from Cape Town, South Africa. Tell me, do you guys get the Renauld Duster, I would like to get your view on that car.

@joepeluso3864 Жыл бұрын

Q50 hybrid 10 years ago, Lexus took there time to finally build a quick hybrid drive train.

@alexrobinson2100 Жыл бұрын

@carexpertaus how does it drive on a city loop / circuit? How does it drive at night? Is it well lit?

@aminzarrin2226 Жыл бұрын

Paul, why dont you reset the trip computer after the track test so the fuel figures are more realistic?

@CarExpertAus Жыл бұрын

Good question. It’s just because it won’t be equal between the cars. Typically we will reset before we leave home so we have about 150km of highway driving, then some faster driving at the proving ground. But on some days we have to switch our filming order and it’ll affect the fuel economy.

@ApfelBrotchen 7 ай бұрын

Lexus are always Beautiful ❤️‍🔥

@OldManMick Жыл бұрын

Crying out for the 5L V8 from the RCF / LC500...

@brianmwirigi200 Жыл бұрын

Is the ride comfortable like the none sport one?

@jWizard Жыл бұрын

Finally a lexus RX that is worth upgrading from my AL10 😊

@kamjarpourhang079 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Car 🤩

@christopheralexandrou9294 Жыл бұрын

Finally, a Lexus that looks nice from the front , all they have to do now is concentrate at the back .

@rogerigez21 Жыл бұрын

They shouldn’t have axed the V6. It was an extremely refined and efficient engine.

@petergazarek9466 Жыл бұрын

YES 😎👍🏻 NEW LEXUS RX

@Tibchy91 Жыл бұрын

Lexus is my dream car!

@amandeepbrar1529 Жыл бұрын

Hi can you please review UX 2023 NX2023 as well, hybrids

@samfisher3336 Жыл бұрын

Amazing car all around

@prasadrasam Жыл бұрын

No wipers on the rear? Or just tucked under the spoiler?

@Thulebeez Жыл бұрын

Its currenlty in my shortlist but waiting on the RX450h+ PHEV and RZ450e

@dioralcide8490 Жыл бұрын

We need a bigger gauge cluster

@joroproto Жыл бұрын

Hello! Can some one tell me why this model use nickel metal hydride technology for battery and some model use lithium ion battery. Whay Lexus use old technology for the battery? Thank you

@andrewlimpyer9727 Жыл бұрын

Is this the hybrid that the new Prado is going to get?

@lukiejames 8 ай бұрын

I had a Toyota and I will say around city it would be 9.5/10L per 100 and it would take a good 1200-1500km of country driving till I saw the consumption figure drop down to 6.0/6.5. I think it’s a bit slow or apprehensive when driving style changes to quickly reflect the new consumption for a while. That was my experience over 37,000km.

@jayj6785 Жыл бұрын

I would definitely pick bmw X5 instead of RX considering the price rang reach above 100k , Lexus really need to reconsider their pricing strategy .

@ChenShin-hb6ec 10 ай бұрын

would you recommend rx or xc60?

@d.k.1394 Жыл бұрын

Looks great. Works great. Shame about fuel ⛽️ usage

@genghiskhan8148 Жыл бұрын

you never miss a cars details

@CarExpertAus Жыл бұрын

🙏

@kasukulu18 Жыл бұрын

Maybe when reviewing buttons it's good to show where you are touching

@kingmanall Жыл бұрын

The design for me just like film Alien 👽. I love it

@d.k.1394 Жыл бұрын

Hehe

@User-cb4jm Жыл бұрын

The front looks like the new Civic tbh.

@coolkatz9012 13 күн бұрын

Back in the Day 5.8 Falcon ..2 pedals and a hand break.

@edgarchieng2130 Жыл бұрын

Whatever you do don’t get the white colour, that part on top of the grille looks like unpeeled white protective sticker for when the cars are being transported 😂

@warrenkinnear8177 Жыл бұрын

Would be interested to know from owners what fuel consumption they are getting in normal daily driving.

@gwynbartley9176 Жыл бұрын

Have a 2021 RS 450h, v6 engine, goes like a dream. Live in Wales but taken it to France 4 times in last 9 months. The new model does not tempt me. 1. Only 4 cylinder engine- RS have s always had a 6 cylinder engine. 2. Here in the uk the speed limit warning comes on at every start, has to be disabled each time. We’ve got a nanny government. 3. No spare wheel for the first time, a backward step. 4. Have you seen the interior door handles - press to open. This is not for me . I’m disappointed as I usually change every 2 years.

@JB19504 9 ай бұрын

Mine was $73000 in the US. Don't know how it cost $85,000 unless it was taxes and fees in the UK or wherever. Mine is totally loaded. I think I have pretty much every option and package.

@tim9241 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see Lexus modernising properly for once. A little disappointed that their top spec $130k model only gets 0 - 100 in 6.2s… That’s slower than a BMW X3 xDrive30e hybrid or Model Y performance which are both much cheaper.

@CarExpertAus Жыл бұрын

Yep should be quicker. And more efficient!

@HTHH4ever Жыл бұрын

Lexus is well known for reliable and built quality (maybe that comes with the addition cost). I can't wait to see the 2024 X5 50e.

@Eugen-E Жыл бұрын

Because it doesn't have a proper launch control as germans do. And those launch controls are useless. From a roll race this is not slower than an X5 45e with the battery charged.

@tim9241 Жыл бұрын

@@Eugen-E you are likely overestimating the effect of launch control. The BMW is definitely not a slow machine at all. Meanwhile a Model Y performance will smoke both of them regardless.

@Eugen-E Жыл бұрын

@@tim9241 No I'm not. I want you to take any bmw/Merc/Audi/Porsche and test 0-100 time with and without launch control. The difference is between 0.7 to over 1 second. Model Y is not a luxury car and it has an awful build quality. And at high speed acceleration (100-200 for example) is A LOT slower than ICE cars with the same power. And it becomes slower and slower because the battery is discharging (so inconsistent performance).

@ethangao8533 Жыл бұрын

Why I can't find the RX500 on their website but just RX350?

@lennykibet6689 Жыл бұрын

I'll get this over the German counterparts just because of that spare and the fact that it doesn't take any boot space at all.

@Ali-yj6pl Жыл бұрын

Are the rear seats heated/ ventilated? Didn't mention it! If not, that's a shame!

@d.k.1394 Жыл бұрын

Don't fink so

@anandvishal3906 Жыл бұрын

Can you review Lexus ES 300h please.?

@TheJoker-qn6vw Жыл бұрын

I wonder how much of a difference there is between the the NX and RX?

@kasukulu18 Жыл бұрын

I looked at the nx top spec is about $95k+ whereas a Norman rx450h is now close to $110k

@munteancatalin2376 Жыл бұрын

So the 11 liters of fuel consumption are not realistic within the first 20k. From experience with our Rav 4 hybrid, had an average of 3.9 to 4.2 liters per 100 km in the first 20 to 25k. Now it is steady at 5.5 and we almost hit 40k. So, expect those numbers to be bumped on further. We are able to get around 940 km of range with one full tank. Just don’t see this Lexus model as a desirable vehicle if you are looking for fuel economy.

@petershen1984 Жыл бұрын

The deceptive numbering scheme suggests it is bigger than the LS460

@ericshutter5305 Жыл бұрын

$85,000 for this? no thank you ... the design outside is finally nice enough for a Lexus.

@mabuleonkars9706 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see an S-Class on those waves

@Cornbread-gi6kt Жыл бұрын

With ‘narrow’ 235 tires?

@garyradley5694 7 ай бұрын

In the "driving" section, the amount of dust showing on the piano black screen surround is terrible. It would annoy the hell out of me as I would be alwasys wanting to wipe it with a cleaning cloth.